This is the show for ambitious singers who want more than just scales and song practice. We’ll talk about the things your regular lessons don’t always cover — like ways to practice without waking the neighbours, the best tools for finding the perfect backing track, and how to turn warming up from a chore into something you actually look forward to. Because being a singer is about more than just your voice — it’s about confidence, preparation, and all the little skills that make performing effortless.
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About the host
Tessa Smith hosts The Singer’s Guide, a arts show with 17 episodes published.
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It’s Never Too Late to Sing: Chelsea Wilson on Returning to Your Artistry
Aug 18, 202623mEp. 4S2
Host Tessa welcomes U.S. singing teacher and podcaster Chelsea Wilson (Broadway Vocal Coach), whom she met through the Institute for Vocal Advancement, to answer one question: what she wishes singers knew. Chelsea focuse
Start at the Song: Jeremy Ryan Mossman on Context-First, Body-Based Voice Lessons
Aug 4, 202619mEp. 3S2
Host Tessa welcomes Jeremy Ryan Mossman to the Singer’s Guide podcast and asks what he wishes singers knew. Jeremy says singers can “start at the end” by beginning lessons with the song and its specific challenges, then
Slow and Steady: Molly Marie Walsh on Small Wins, Discernment, and Too Much Choice
Jul 21, 202620mEp. 2S2
Host Tessa welcomes singing teacher and performer Molly Marie Walsh, a California-born UK-based musical theatre artist, close-harmony singer (The Honeybirds), Urdang faculty member, and BAST mentor. Asked what she wishes
Why Singers Should Play with Vowels: Heather Baker on Vocal Tract Shaping
Jul 7, 202615mEp. 1S2
In this Singer’s Guide podcast episode, Tessa interviews vocal coach Heather Baker (@thesingingteacher), founder member of the Institute of Vocal Advancement and a master’s-trained vocal pedagogy specialist, about the on
Reflecting on the good and the not-so-good (Season Finale)
Feb 3, 202612mEp. 12S1
In this final episode of season one of The Singer's Guide Podcast, host Tessa reflects on the journey so far. She highlights her favourite episodes, the overall approach to diverse topics such as vocal health and practic
In episode 11 of The Singer's Guide Podcast, host Tessa discusses the broad array of skills necessary to build a successful singing career. Drawing from her experience as a jazz singer, vocal coach, choir leader, and aca
In the 10th episode of the Singer's Guide podcast, host Tessa Smith delves into the topic of goal setting for singers to kick off the first episode of 2026. The episode focuses on the SMART goals framework - Specific, Me
Singing when feeling unwell - how to navigate illness and fatigue
Dec 23, 202513mEp. 9S1
In the ninth episode of the Singer's Guide podcast, host Tessa offers best practices for maintaining vocal health on a daily basis, and what to do when feeling the onset of illness or fatigue. Tessa also talks about opti
But I don't want to..! (How to increase motivation for singing practice)
Dec 9, 202517mEp. 8S1
In episode eight of The Singer's Guide Podcast, host Tessa discusses motivation, and how to motivate yourself to practice singing when it's lacking. Tessa explains the concepts of internal (intrinsic) and external (extri
In Episode 7 of The Singer's Guide, hosted by Tessa, the spotlight is on the Singer's Practice Hub; a comprehensive resource designed to improve singers' skills and support their vocal journey. Tessa explains the origin
In episode six of The Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa explores the question of whether singers should learn music theory. She discusses the variability among singers' needs, highlighting that while music theory can be bene
Practise your singing without disturbing the neighbours
Oct 28, 202515mEp. 5S1
In episode five of The Singer's Guide Podcast, Tessa discusses ways to practise singing without disturbing others. She introduces a Quiet Practice Toolkit, which includes three voiceless practice options complete with wo
In episode four of the Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa discusses the often-overlooked practice of vocal cool downs. She shares her personal journey of discovering vocal cool downs and references a 2018 academic paper by Ka
In episode three of The Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa shares her top ten tips for new university singers, blending her decade-long experience as a singing teacher with her personal university journey. The ten key tips ar
In this episode of the Singer's Guide podcast, host Tessa discusses how to choose the right key for your songs. Tessa explains why and when it’s appropriate to change the key of a song, particularly noting the difference
In this very first episode of The Singer's Guide podcast, Tessa discusses her relationship with vocal warmups, starting from her early singing lessons to her university years. She shares insights from her research on voc
'The Singers Guide' podcast is the show for ambitious singers who want more than just scales and song practice. We’ll talk about the things regular singing lessons don’t always cover. Because being a singer is about more
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Who is the host of The Singer’s Guide?
The Singer’s Guide is hosted by Tessa Smith. The show is categorised under arts (performing) and has published 17 episodes.
How many episodes does The Singer’s Guide have?
The Singer’s Guide has published 17 episodes.
What topics does The Singer’s Guide cover?
The Singer’s Guide regularly covers arts, performing, education. It sits in the arts category, with a performing focus.
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How long are The Singer’s Guide episodes?
Episodes of The Singer’s Guide average 15 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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